Crystal Palace star with four key passes and six recoveries vs Wolves is the Premier League’s most transformed player
Yeremy Pino was on the scoresheet for Crystal Palace in their 2-0 victory over Wolves on 22 November.
Man United target Daniel Munoz grabbed the Eagles first goal as they calmly dispatched of a faltering Wolves side.
Even with Rob Edwards expected to be backed in January by the Wolves board, things are not looking good at the Molineux with relegation staring them straight in the face.
Yet, for Crystal Palace, the mood around Selhurst Park is far more positive, with Pino continuing to flourish under Oliver Glasner.
Pino on target as Crystal Palace eye up European spots
Pino impressed against Liverpool in the EFL Cup back on 29 October and he has continued his upwards momentum on the weekend in the clash against the Wanderers.
The Spaniard was very productive in 81 minutes, racking up four key passes as well as creating one big chance with an expected assists of 0.52.
His 68th minute goal, as exhibited by Football Insider’s goal sequence graphic courtesy of Opta, topped off an excellent afternoon for the former Villarreal man as he curled the ball in from outside of the box.
Moreover, the 23-year-old won six ground duels and made six recoveries, highlighting his superb work rate which has quickly made him a favourite amongst the fans.
He has been the Premier League’s most transformed player in recent months.
The win moves the Austrian’s side into fifth with an eye on possible Champions League qualification come the end of the season.
Crystal Palace with no need to panic when Ismaila Sarr heads off for AFCON
Given the small size of the Palace squad, question marks will be raised over the gap in the starting XI caused when Ismaila Sarr embarks for AFCON duties in December and possibly January with Senegal.
The 27-year-old has been in awesome form for the Eagles this season, scoring eight goals in all competitions.
Yet, the brilliance of Pino offers a suitable candidate to replicate Sarr’s dynamic attacking and can take on the mantle as Glasner’s main threat behind Jean-Philippe Mateta.
Depending on how far Senegal go in the continental competition, Selhurst Park may not see the ex-Watford man until beyond the New Year.
This allows Pino a golden opportunity to become the Eagles’ talisman in his teammate’s tournament-induced absence as the south London outfit target a European spot come the end of the season.